Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and a small amount, like low-carb diets, decrease insulin levels and make people burn a lot of fat for energy.
Human System Most Affected-
Metabolism
Foods That Contain This Chemical-
Bread, Pasta, Beans, Cereal, Rice.
Chemical Formula-
(C·H2O)n
Chemical Interactions In The Body-
Too much increases metabolism and too little decreases metabolism. Both can be harmful because one needs a steady metabolism in order to maintain a healthy weight.
Image Citation-
http://kudosforlowcarb.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html(Kudos for Balnced Fitness and Life-Style)Type Of Chemical-
CarbohydrateEffects Of Too Much or Too Little-
Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and a small amount, like low-carb diets, decrease insulin levels and make people burn a lot of fat for energy.Human System Most Affected-
MetabolismFoods That Contain This Chemical-
Bread, Pasta, Beans, Cereal, Rice.Chemical Formula-
(C·H2O)nChemical Interactions In The Body-
Too much increases metabolism and too little decreases metabolism. Both can be harmful because one needs a steady metabolism in order to maintain a healthy weight.Citations-
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html (Harvard School of Public Health)(Created By Rachel Patterson)